High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2024: Moon holds off Bethel Park rally
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 11:27 PM
Moon’s Lilly Snyder scores the Tigers’ first goal off a corner kick Wednesday at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Lauren Muhanna celebrates her goal from long range with teammates Wednesday at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Julia Shaver (13) celebrates with Emma Marquis after scoring the Tigers’ third goal Wednesday at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Kendall Dydek works against Bethel Park’s Riley Johnson during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Bethel Park’s Callee Dalbon works against Moon’s Alexandra D’Alesio during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Moon goalkeeper Ainslie Romasco makes save during the second half on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Anna Palm works against Bethel Park’s Callee Dalbon during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Bethel Park’s Keira Mehalko celebrates her goal with Cassidy Schwartz during their game against Moon on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Lilly Snyder battles Bethel Park’s River Hendrych Bondra for possession during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Moon goalkeeper Ainslie Romasco makes save during the second half on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Emma Marquis heads the ball to assist on the Lady Tigers’ third goal on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Julia Shaver (13) celebrates with Emma Marquis after scoring the Lady Tigers’ third goal on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Lilly Snyder celebrates with Lauren Muhanna after her goal from long range Wednesday at Bethel Park.
Moon’s Lilly Snyder celebrates her goal with Bella Taylor on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Bethel Park.
Lilly Snyder, Lauren Muhana and Julia Shaver scored to lead Moon to a 3-2 victory over Bethel Park in Section 2-3A girls soccer Wednesday night.
Kendall Dydek, Ally D’Alesio and Emma Marquis added assists for the Tigers (3-0, 3-0). Callee Dalbon and Keira Mehalko scored as Bethel Park (2-2-1, 1-2) rallied from a three-goal deficit.
Ambridge 3, Freedom 1 – Norah Marchionda, Mikayla Wetzel and Kat Benkowski scored to lead Ambridge (3-2) past Freedom (2-2) in a nonsection win.
Avonworth 2, Central Valley 1 (OT) – Alessia Padalino scored twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, to propel Avonworth (2-2-1, 2-0) to a Section 3-2A win over Central Valley (2-3, 0-2).
Belle Vernon 3, Ringgold 0 – Ava Scalise scored two goals and Grace West added another to lead Belle Vernon (3-3, 2-1) past Ringgold (2-2, 1-2) in Section 1-2A.
Bentworth 2, Waynesburg 1 – Bella Moyer and Brielle Dillon scored for Bentworth (4-0, 1-0) in a Section 2-A win over Waynesburg (3-1, 0-1).
Burrell 8, Valley 0 – Maggie Nesko and Leah Waldsmith scored two goals apiece for Burrell (3-0-1, 1-0) in a Section 2-2A win over Valley (1-2, 0-1). Miley Kariotis, Makiah Buchak, Parker Moore and Megan Barczykowski added a goal apiece for the Bucs.
Chartiers-Houston 7, Beth-Center 0 – Amelia Brose led Chartiers-Houston (2-0, 1-0) with four goals and Ava Capozzoli added three in a Section 2-A win over Beth-Center (1-2, 0-1).
Deer Lakes 5, Yough 0 – Claire Cacurak and Tessa Hollibaugh had two goals apiece, Reese Waruszewski also scored, and Mikayla Potter preserved the shutout for Deer Lakes (2-2, 1-0) in a Section 4-2A win over Yough (3-2, 0-1).
Eden Christian 5, OLSH 1 – Lara DeFazio scored two goals and Allie Emswiler converted a penalty kick to lead Eden Christian (2-2-1, 2-0-1) to a Section 1-A win over OLSH (1-3, 1-2).
Ellis School 8, Jeannette 1 – Emily Hummert and Sonia Palit scored two goals apiece to lead Ellis School (1-2, 1-2) to a Section 4-A win over Jeannette (0-1, 0-1). Talia Dubowitz, Marley Ervin, Akiera King and Harper Kuzmanko also scored for Ellis.
Fox Chapel 10, Obama Academy 0 – Maddie Grimsley and Emily McKee each scored two goals and had two assists to lead Fox Chapel (4-0, 3-0) to a Section 1-3A win over Obama Academy (1-2, 0-2).
Franklin Regional 2, Indiana 0 – Reilly Weaver scored both goals, Eden Williams and Eliana Canfield dished out assists, and Addison Ayres recorded the shutout as Franklin Regional (2-3, 2-1) defeated Indiana (1-4, 1-1) in Section 4-3A.
Freeport 3, Shady Side Academy 0 – Nia DiSanti had a goal and an assist and Camryn Woods and Peyton Los also scored to lead Freeport (3-0, 1-0) past Shady Side Academy (1-3, 0-1) in Section 2-2A. Alyssa Alcorn made four saves to preserve the shutout.
Kiski Area 2, Elizabeth Forward 1 – Ellie Arnold scored both goals to lead Kiski Area (2-3, 2-1) to a Section 4-3A win. Mia Valerio scored for Elizabeth Forward (1-2, 1-2).
Montour 3, Blackhawk 0 – Grace Bannon had a pair of goals and Sarah Meldon also scored to carry Montour (3-1, 2-0) to a Section 2-3A win over Blackhawk (1-4, 1-2).
Mt. Lebanon 6, Connellsville 0 – Lily Schaerli scored a pair of goals while Becca Braunsdorf, Serena Kavalir, Bess Dunglinson and Lucy Pryor each added a goal as Mt. Lebanon (4-0-1, 1-0) beat Connellsville (4-3, 0-1) in Section 2-4A.
Mt. Pleasant 10, Ligonier Valley 0 – Morgan Gesinski scored a hat trick and Rylin Bugosh and Isabel Overly each added a pair of goals to lead Mt. Pleasant (3-0, 1-0) to a Section 4-2A shutout victory against Ligonier Valley (1-2, 0-1). Addison Czekaj, Brooklyn Ulery and Camryn Kapr each netted a goal for the Vikings.
North Allegheny 6, North Hills 0 – Emma Schupansky scored two goals and Maggie Nestor recorded the shutout to lead North Allegheny (2-1, 1-0) to a Section 3-4A win over North Hills 1-3, 0-1). Maddie Miller, Bella Montgomery, Rowan Bassotti and Averie Bierker also scored.
North Catholic 2, Knoch 0 – Lauren Mealie and Simone Sharpless scored, Kathleen Virostek handed out an assist, and Riley Marsico and Marina Comino combined on the shutout as North Catholic (5-0, 1-0) blanked Knoch (0-4-1, 0-1) in Section 2-2A.
Peters Township 4, Canon McMillan 2 – Taylor McCullough, Julia Spergel, Addie Pirosko and Ava Hajnosz scored for Peters Township (4-0, 1-0) in a Section 2-4A win against Canon-McMillan (2-1, 0-1).
Plum 8, West Mifflin 0 – Emily Grubich had two goals and two assists while Gianna Revetta added two goals and one assist as Plum (4-0, 3-0) recorded its fourth straight shutout to open the season in a Section 4-3A win over West Mifflin (1-2, 0-2). Allison Porter, Olivia Bigger, Serena Carnahan and Meghan Stammer each added a goal and the duo of Makenna Anderson and Malayna Smith combined on the shutout for the Mustangs.
Quaker Valley 3, Hopewell 0 – Annabel Miko netted a pair and Mia Modrovich scored once to lead Quaker Valley (4-0-1, 2-0) past Hopewell (0-3, 0-3) in Section 3-2A.
Riverview 4, Apollo-Ridge 0 – Alix Delsaut, Juliette Brun, Katerina Tsambis and Lyla Flanick scored for Riverview (3-0, 3-0) in a Section 4-A win over Apollo-Ridge (0-3, 0-3). Hannah Hudack had two assists for the Raiders.
Seneca Valley 10, Allderdice 1 – Bella Gianfrancesco scored a hat trick for Seneca Valley (3-2, 1-0) in a Section 3-4A win over Allderdice (1-2, 0-1).
Seton LaSalle 2, Aquinas Academy 1 – Angelina McGrath and Torri Carter scored for Seton LaSalle (3-1-1, 3-0-0) in a Section 3-A victory against Aquinas Academy (1-2, 1-2).
Sewickley Academy 8, Serra Catholic 0 – Emma Eannarino scored a hat trick to power Sewickley Academy (2-0, 2-0) to a Section 3-A win over Serra Catholic (0-3, 0-3).
Shaler 12, Penn Hills 0 – Naudia Zotter had a hat trick for Shaler (2-1, 1-1) in a Section 1-3A win over Penn Hills (0-3-1, 0-3).
South Park 15, Steel Valley 0 – Madelynn Serechin led South Park (3-2, 3-0) with four goals in a Section 1-2A win over Steel Valley (1-3, 0-2). Alicia Riberich, Addison Kerr, Taylor Vargo and Hayley Bennett added two goals apiece for the Eagles.
Southmoreland 10, East Allegheny 0 – Aubrey Seder had a hat trick for Southmoreland (3-2, 1-0) in a Section 4-2A win over East Allegheny (1-1, 0-1). Sayde Premus, Megan Mehall, Gia VanDyke, Ella McClain, Ashley Seder, Caylin Raymond and Addie Jordan also scored for the Scotties.
Springdale 4, Winchester Thurston 0 – Bri Ross had two goals and two assists, Carissa Walsh added a goal and an assist and Molly Hurley also scored to lead Springdale (3-0, 3-0) to a Section 4-A win over Winchester Thurston (2-2, 1-1). Baleigh Haas recorded the shutout.
Thomas Jefferson 7, Laurel Highlands 0 – Kamryn Marcinski had a hat trick, Sami Maglicco scored twice and Olivia Della Lucia and Aislin Majoris each added a goal for Thomas Jefferson (2-1, 1-0) in a Section 3-3A win over Laurel Highlands (1-2, 0-1). Nyla Kiral, Annmarie Graham and Ali King combined on the shutout.
Upper St. Clair 2, Baldwin 0 – Sierra Dupre and Abby Mascaro scored and Chloe Bird had an assist as Upper St. Clair (4-0, 1-0) beat Baldwin (2-3, 0-1) in Section 2-4A.
West Allegheny 8, Trinity 1 – Chloe Hart recorded a hat trick and Kylie Holtz added two goals and two assists as West Allegheny (3-1-1, 2-0) rolled to a Section 2-3A victory over Trinity (0-3, 0-3). Olivia DeLuca, Kassidy Knaus and Ella Smith each netted a goal for the Indians. Chloe Makola scored for the Hillers.
Boys soccer
Allderdice 1, Montour 0 (OT) – Aidan Thomas scored, assisted by Dan Mrsic, to lead Allderdice (2-2-1) past Montour (4-1) in a nonsection win. Ozan Matveiev recorded the shutout.
Brentwood 11, Valley 0 – Carlos Duran scored four goals and Chris Lopez had a hat trick to lead Brentwood (3-0) to a nonsection win over Valley (0-3).
Girls volleyball
Leechburg 3, Geibel 0 – Addie Zanotto had seven kills and five aces and Ava Ferretti added five kills to lead Leechburg (1-2) to a nonsection win. Abi Rollinger and Elsa Zalenski each recorded three kills for the Blue Devils.
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